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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
One District One Product Concept for Encouraging Domestic Manufacturing
Based on strengths of a district and National Priorities, One District One Product  is seen as a transformational step forward towards realizing the true potential of a district, fuel economic growth and generate employment and rural entrepreneurship, taking us to the goal of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. In this contest, an interaction with all States and UTs was held on 27th August, 2020 to discuss the implementation of One District One Product initiative, and Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  is working further on the initiative.
Further, Department of Commerce through DGFT is engaging with State and Central government agencies to promote the initiative of One District One Product. The objective is to convert each District of the country into an export hub by identifying products with export potential in the District, addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products, supporting local exporters, manufacturers to scale up manufacturing, and find potential buyers outside India with the aim of promoting exports, promoting manufacturing & services industry in the District and generate employment in the District.
As part of this initiative, an institutional mechanism is being set up in each District in the form of District Export Promotion Committees  that may be headed by DM/ Collector/ DC/ District Development Officer of the District and co-chaired by the designated Regional Authority of DGFT and various other stakeholders as its members. The primary function of the DEPC will be to prepare and act on District specific Export Action Plans in collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders from the Centre, State and the District level.
DGFT has also developed a portal that may be accessed on the DGFT website to enable the States to upload all information related to the products with export potential of every district. Portal has been developed and is currently being tested.
Products with export potential are being identified in different districts across the country, and accordingly State Export Strategies are being prepared.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
Justice Ranjan Gogoi appointed as next Chief Justice of India
The President of India has appointed Justice Ranjan Gogoi as the next Chief Justice of India. He will assume the office of Chief Justice on 3rd October, 2018 after the retirement of the current Chief Justice, Justice Dipak Misra.
Born on 18th November, 1954, Justice Gogoi was enrolled as an advocate in 1978. He practised in the Gauhati High Court on constitutional, taxation and company matters. He was appointed as a Permanent Judge of the Gauhati High Court on 28th February, 2001. On 9th September, 2010, he was transferred to the Punjab & Haryana High Court. He was appointed as Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court on 12th February, 2011. He was appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India on 23rd April, 2012.
Special Service and Features
1.7 kg gold worth Rs. 87.6 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence five passengersNouffar, 28, Ahamed Ershad Ali, 31, both of Ramanathapuram, Nandha Kumar,23, of Kanchipuram, Muruganandam Mohan, 38 of Chennai and Satham Usen, 25 of Puddukottai who arrived from Dubai by Air India Express Flight IX 1644 were intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying gold. On search 16 gold cut bits  weighing 597 grams were recovered from their hand baggage and two packets of gold paste were also recovered from two of them. On personal search, one gold paste packet was found concealed in shoes beneath foot of one of them and another was recovered from jeans pocket . Total 4 gold paste packetswere recovered from which 701 grams of gold was extracted. Further, three bundles of gold paste weighing 428 grams were recovered from rectum of one of them which yielded 398 grams of gold.
1.7 kg gold of 24k purityvalued at Rs 87.62 lakhswas recovered andseized in five cases under Customs Act.
Further investigation is under process, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Development Projects/Schemes in Tejpur
For funding projects under schemes of Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region , State Governments send the duly prioritized project proposals to the Ministry. These prioritized projects then undergo several stages of examination inter alia by Inter-Ministerial Committee at two separate stages for selection and sanction, as per scheme guidelines.
Under the schemes of this Ministry, 11 projects with total sanctioned cost of Rs.86.78 crore are ongoing in Tezpur Parliamentary Constituency. All these projects are at various stages of implementation. Details of projects as on 30.11.2021 are given below:
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Sl. No.
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Name of the project
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Cost

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Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources-state 
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1
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Construction of 38 km, 33 KV line from Balipara to Bhalukpung, Sonitpur
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1.33
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2
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Belsiri Lift Irrigation Scheme
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2.17
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3
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Improvement of Roads in Biswanath Chariali Town
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9.37
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4
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Improvement of Roads and Natural Drainage System within Greater Tezpur Town
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25.52
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5
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Construction of RCC. Bridge No. 2/1 over river Belsiri on Dhekipelua to Belsiri T.E., Connecting NH-52, under Sonitpur Rural Road Division
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5.53
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6
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D.T.W. Irrigation Scheme at 30 points under Borsola Development Block in Sonitpur District
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18.08
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North East Special Infrastructure Development scheme 
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7
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Construction and Renovation of Tezpur Govt. HS School, Tezpur, Sonitpur in Assam
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1.23
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Schemes of North East Council 
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8
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Pakke- Seijosa-Itakhola
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13.76
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9
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Construction of Mini Stadium at Bihaguri, Sonitpur District.
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4.32
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10
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Construction of Chandranath Sarmah Higher Secondary School at Bihaguri Sonitpur District
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3.18
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11
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Construction of RCC  building for seminar hall, computer centre and facilities for car parking at Darrang College, Tezpur
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2.29
In the last three years and current year Ministry has released Rs. 8.74 crore in respect of these projects. The State Government has utilized Rs.11.01 crore .
In addition, two  projects worth Rs 126.19 crore have been sanctioned under North East Special Infrastructure Development scheme  in Assam for upgrading health facilities to combat COVID-19 pandemic.
This information was given by The Minister for Development of North East Region Shri. G. Kishan Reddy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Special Service and Features
DAK ADALAT
It is proposed to conduct DAK ADALAT on 19.03.2021 at 1000 hours at Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002. The members of the public are requested to send their grievances, if any regarding Postal services  availed at Anna Road HPO, Chennai 600002, either in person or by post or through email at doannaroadhpo.tn@indiapost.gov.in, with the caption DAK ADALAT, on or before 16.03.2021. They may also attend the Dak Adalat in person on 19.03.2021 at 1000 hours, according to a press release issued by the Shri S.Kumar, Chief Postmaster, Anna Road, HPO, Chennai.
Special Service and Features
2.32 Kg gold worth Rs. 1.14 crore seized by Chennai Air Customs. One Arrested
Chennai Air Customs has busted a new modus operandi in which the smugglers conceals the gold in the aircraft on international run coming from Dubai and by using domestic passenger who travels to a domestic city such as Guwahati by other means and board the same flight running on domestic leg from Guwahati to Chennai retrieving the gold.
Based on intelligence that gold was likely to be smuggled from Dubai by concealing in aircraft, Indigo flight 6E-66 was taken up for special rummaging. On rummaging 5 rectangular heavy pieces wrapped with black adhesive tape and tied with a thread along with a metal piece were found concealed in the hollow pipe portion of one of the seats. On cut opening, 10 gold bars of 10 tolas with foreign markings each totally weighing 1.16 kg and valued at Rs. 57.1 lakhs were recovered.
This aircraft then operated on its domestic leg to Guwahati as Flight 6E627 and returned back to Chennai as Flight 6E623. One Mohabath Khan, 56, of Kancheepuram who traveled from Guwahati to Chennai on the same seat from which the gold was recovered earlier, was intercepted. On personal search 5 rectangular heavy pieces wrapped with black adhesive tape and tied with a thread along with a metal piece were found concealed in a cloth pouch tied along his waist concealed under his shirt. On cut opening, 10 gold bars of 10 tolas each with foreign markings totally weighing 1.16 kg and valued at Rs. 57.1 lakhs were recovered. On questioning he informed that he had travelled from Chennai to Guwahati by a Spice Jet flight on the same day and he returned to Chennai by the same Indigo Flight. He further informed that he was supposed to retrieve gold items from two seats from this aircraft, however he found gold from one seat only. He admitted his involvement in both cases. He was arrested.
Total 2.32 kg gold worth Rs. 1.14 Crore was recovered and seized under Customs Act. One Arrested.
Further investigation is under progress.
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Prime Minister's Office
French President makes a congratulatory phone call to PM Modi
H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of France congratulated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi over telephone on 23rd May 2019, on his electoral victory.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to work together towards further strengthening of the Strategic Partnership between India and France. Prime Minister Modi thanked France for her steadfast support to India on critical issues.
Describing PM Modi as one of the foremost leaders of the democratic world, President Macron reiterated his invitation to Prime Minister Modi to visit France in August 2019 for a bilateral meeting and also to attend the G7 Summit at Biarritz.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 96.82 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 98.07%; Highest since March 2020
18,987 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 0.61% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 111 days
With the administration of 35,66,347 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 96.82 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 94,82,108 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,75,639
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2nd Dose
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90,58,495
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,60,413
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2nd Dose
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1,54,56,207
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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39,01,04,011
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2nd Dose
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10,70,45,167
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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16,69,84,547
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2nd Dose
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8,49,05,479
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,53,36,375
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2nd Dose
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6,05,94,664
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Total
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96,82,20,997
The recovery of 19,808 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,33,62,709.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.07%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 109 consecutive days now.
18,987 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 2,06,586, which is the lowest in 215 days.Active cases presently constitute 0.61% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of
13,01,083tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 58.76 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.44% remains less than 3% for the last 111 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be1.46%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 45 days and below 5% for 128 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO conducts flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System
Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment , Agra conducted a flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System of 500 kg capacity  on December 18, 2021. ADRDE, Agra is an R&D laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation  and the flight demonstration is part of a series of activities organised towards celebrating ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, commemorating 75 years of Independence.
The CADS-500 is used for precise delivery of payload upto 500 kgs at predetermined location by making use of manoeuvrable capabilities of Ram Air Parachute . It uses Global Positioning System for the coordinates, altitude and heading sensors for the heading information during its flight. The CADS, with its onboard electronics unit, autonomously steers its flight path using waypoint navigation towards target location by operating controls.
System performance was demonstrated at Drop Zone, Malpura from an altitude of 5000m. The system was para-dropped from AN32 aircraft and then steered to the predesignated landing point in autonomous mode. Eleven paratroopers of Indian Army and Indian Air Force chased the CADS-500 in air and landed simultaneously.
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
MyGov, in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, launches 'YUVA PRATIBHA – Singing Talent Hunt
With an aim to promote Indian music at the grassroots level on a national scale by identifying and recognising the new and young talent in various singing genres, MyGov in collaboration with Ministry of Culture is launching a YUVA PRATIBHA – Singing Talent Hunt on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
The initial submission for the competition will be open for a period of one and half month.
Singing Talent Hunt is a unique opportunity for citizens across India to display their singing talent and skills and to gain national recognition. If one wishes to be New India’s emerging artist singer, or musician, then he/she can participate in the YUVA PRATIBHA – Singing Talent Hunt and lend the melodic voice in the various genres:
- Folk Songs
- Patriotic Songs
- Contemporary Songs
How to Participate:
- Log in to https://innovateindia.mygov.in/
- The contest is open to all Indian citizens.
- All entries must be submitted on the MyGov portal. Entries submitted through any other mode will not be considered for evaluation.
- The participants have to record a video while singing and shall submit their entry via YouTube , Google Drive, Dropbox, etc, and ensure that the link can be accessible. Entry shall lead to disqualification automatically if the Access will not be granted.
- This contest will be available in Hindi & English.
- One participant can participate only once in the contest.
- Top 3 Winners will be announced in the Finale  in New Delhi.
Reward & Recognition:
- 1st Winner: INR. 1,50,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- 2nd Winner: INR. 1,00,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- 3rd Winner: INR. 50,000/- + Trophy + Certificate
- Following 12 Contestants will be rewarded with a Cash Prize of INR. 10,000/- each
Mentorship: Top 3 Winners will be mentored for a period of 1 month with a mentorship stipend.
MyGov is inviting citizens to come and participate in the contest and earn recognition on National level. Visit https://innovateindia.mygov.in/singing-challenge/ for more details.
Vice President's Secretariat
Education and sanitation are important in our country: Vice President
Serving the Human being is serving the God
Interacts with Students being offered Scholarships from Amar Ujala Foundation
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that education and sanitation are important in our country and public sector, private sector and individuals also should contribute towards achieving this. He was addressing the Students and their parents being offered Scholarships from Amar Ujala Foundation of Amar Ujala Publications Limited, here today.
The Vice President said that Amar Ujala Foundation, as a part of its social responsibility, taking up a series of field activities that help underprivileged sections of the society, particularly the less advantaged including Divyanjans. He further said that this Foundation is fulfilling it’s Corporate Social Responsibility in Education, Empowerment, Awareness, Rural Development and Health sectors.
The Vice President said that helping the poor and underprivileged is a part of our rich cultural heritage. Helping the poor or uplifting poor is not only the responsibility of the governments but also the responsibility of corporate sector, he added.
The Vice President said that blood donation is also an important social activity. He further said that serving the human being is serving the God. This is part of our responsibility and everyone should work for others. Learn, earn and return to the society with the motto of share and care, he added.
Prime Minister's Office
List of Outcomes: Official visit of President of Maldives to India
A. Groundbreaking/Review of Projects
1. Pouring of first concrete of the Greater Male Connectivity Project- an USD 500 Mn India funded project- marking the commencement of permanent works
2. Review of the progress on the construction of 4,000 social housing units in Hulhumale being funded under Exim Bank of India Buyer’s credit finance of USD 227 Mn
3. Overview of India Maldives development cooperation including Addu roads and reclamation, water and sanitation in 34 islands and Friday Mosque restoration projects
B. Agreements/MoUs Exchanged
1. MoU on Capacity Building & Training of Members of Local Councils & Women Development Committee of Maldives between NIRDPR, India and Local Government Authority, Maldives
2. MoU on Collaboration in potential fishing zone forecast capacity building and data sharing and marine scientific research between INCOIS, India and Ministry of Fisheries, Maldives
3. MoU for Cooperation in the area of Cyber Security between CERT-India and NCIT, Maldives
4. MoU for cooperation in the field of disaster management between NDMA, India and NDMA, Maldives
5. Agreement between EXIM Bank, India and Ministry of Finance, Maldives for USD 41 Mn Buyer’s Credit Financing of Police Infrastructure in Maldives
6. Letter of Intent between Exim Bank of India and Ministry of Finance, Maldives on Buyer’s Credit funding approval of USD 119 Mn for additional 2,000 social housing units to be constructed in Hulhumale
C. Announcements
1. Extension of USD 100 Mn new Line of Credit to finance infrastructure projects in Maldives
2. Approval for award of EPC contract for the USD 128 Mn Hanimadhoo Airport Development project under Line of Credit
3. Approval of DPR and commencment of tendering proces of the USD 324 Mn Gulhifahlu Port development project under Line of Credit
4. Approval of Feasibility Report and financial closure for the USD 30 Mn Cancer Hospital project under Line of Credit
5. USD 119 Mn Buyer’s Credit financing by Exim Bank of India for additional 2,000 social housing units in Hulhumale
6. Facilitation of duty free tuna exports to India from Maldives
7. Supply of a replacement ship for the earlier provided ship-CGS Huravee -to Maldives National Defence Force
8. Supply of the second Landing Craft Assault  to Maldives National Defence Force
9. Gifting of 24 utility vehicles to Maldives National Defence Force
PIB Headquarters
NABARD has sanctioned Rs.159 crore to Tamil Nadu
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  has sanctioned financial assistance of Rs. 159 crore to Government of Tamil Nadu for improvements to 147 roads and reconstruction of 115 rural bridges damaged in the Gaja cyclone ine the four districts of Pudukottai, Thanjavur, Dindigul and Nagapattinam. On completion of the projects by 31 March 2021, connectivity of 701 villages to 247 marketing centres in these four districts is expected to be improved.
The sanction has been accorded under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund  – XXV. RIDF funds are being extensively availed by State Governments to improve the critical infrastructure projects in rural areas. Tamil Nadu is one of the leading States in the country in availing RIDF assistance and has successfully completed many rural infrastructure projects in the previous years.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
First Vaccination Camp for administering COVISHIELD vaccine organized at Labour Bureau, Chandigarh
Labour Bureau, Chandigarh organized first Vaccination Camp for administering COVISHIELD vaccine for persons in the age group 45 years and abovein itscampus today. In this camp, 30 persons were administered vaccination which included officials from Labour Bureau/Pay & Accounts Office, Labour Bureau and Chief labour Commissioner , Chandigarh and their family members. The camp was organized in collaboration with Health Department of Chandigarh which deputed a dedicated team of health workers tocarry out vaccination drive under the overall supervision of a Doctor deputed with this team.
Appealing to all Labour Bureau fraternity to get themselves vaccinated along with their family members, Shri D.P.S. Negi, Director General, Labour Bureau emphasized the importance of this vaccination drive and informed that this vaccine is not only meant to protect an individual but also to make sure that the individual is not in the path of transmission of infection in future. He emphasized that when one takes the vaccine jab, he not only protectshimself but also hisfamily members from this deadly virus and the resultant confidence helps in discharging officials duties with more dedication. Shri Negi also alleyed apprehensions about the cynicism of this vaccine and told that getting vaccination is a big social cause, as it will suppress the chain of transmission, which is a need of the hour.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Partnership between ICRISAT and ICAR for Water Management
The ICAR-ICRISAT collaborative work plan  includes three research projects. Major focus of one of these projects is the genetic improvement of grain legumes  and dryland cereals  for enhancing their productivity potential, adaptation and quality traits. A collaborative project on improving Bajra diversity in drought prone environment has been completed in September 2021. The ICRISAT works with several ICAR institutes for possible collaboration to improve the productivity of dryland through application of science-based rainwater harvesting and management technologies.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.